Iran’s killer drones increase slaughter in Sudan amid world’s forgotten war
Iran is accused of supplying Mohajer-6 attack drones to the Sudanese Armed Forces, contributing to civilian casualties in Sudan's ongoing civil war. The conflict, now in its fourth year, has led to widespread displacement and an estimated 400,000 deaths. Recent arrests in the U.S. highlight alleged Iranian efforts to continue arms shipments to Sudan.
- ▪Iran has supplied the Sudanese Armed Forces with Mohajer-6 drones manufactured by Qods Aviation Industries since 2013.
- ▪Between December 2023 and July 2024, at least seven cargo flights likely transported Iranian drones and components to Sudan.
- ▪An Iranian-born U.S. resident was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly brokering a $70 million deal to supply drones to Sudan’s Ministry of Defense.
- ▪The State Department has expressed concern over drone attacks by both the SAF and RSF, which have destroyed hospitals and schools.
- ▪Documented cases show both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces are using drones against civilians.
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Middle East Iran’s killer drones increase slaughter in Sudan amid world’s forgotten war Alleged Iranian drone-smuggling plot to Sudan recently busted at Los Angeles airport By Paul Tilsley Fox News Published May 2, 2026 6:00am EDT | Updated May 1, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Accused Iranian arms broker arrested in Los Angeles Fox News chief correspondent Jonathan Hunt details the arrest of Shamim Mafi, accused of helping Iran broker major weapons deals, including drones and ammunition on 'Special Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran is once again being accused of playing a deadly role in yet another conflict, this time by supplying attack drones to one of the sides in the predominantly…
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